A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2652360 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2653751 epoch_slot_no: 18551 block_no: 2652236 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2291 time: 2019-05-31 04:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf36bb75d06cd852cca2d9fe731d9d6b57ca2df2efd9a24db82f0c63e924b5407Block Operator
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